Time Management for Students

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What is a suggested strategy for achieving success in schoolwork?

Work under pressure and wait until the last minute to complete assignments

Give yourself a single, large deadline for the entire semester

Give yourself small, achievable deadlines, and stick to them (correct)

Pretend to have completed assignments and readings to avoid doing them

What is a characteristic of The Improviser personality type?

They frequently wait until the last minute to do assignments (correct)

They are naturally organized and never miss a deadline

They always complete their readings and assignments well in advance

They are meticulous planners and always complete assignments early

What is a potential weakness of The Improviser's ability to think quickly on their feet?

It can be a strength in all situations

It can only be used in group work

It can only be used in written assignments

It can prevent them from being really successful in a class (correct)

Why is it important to give yourself small, achievable deadlines?

To avoid procrastination and stress Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important skill in becoming a non-grind straight-A student, according to the interviewed students?

Ability to get work done quickly and with a minimum of wasted effort Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge that The Improviser may face?

Changing their habits and being more proactive Signup and view all the answers

What does the formula 'work accomplished = time spent x intensity of focus' suggest?

Higher intensity of focus leads to more work accomplished Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of not waiting until the last minute to complete assignments?

It's less stressful and more enjoyable Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of pseudo-work?

Low intensity of focus Signup and view all the answers

How can a student finish studying for a test in less time, according to the author?

By increasing the intensity of focus during study sessions Signup and view all the answers

What is the benefit of the straight-A approach, according to the author?

It minimizes time spent studying while maximizing work accomplished Signup and view all the answers

How can a student who normally studies for 10 hours to finish studying for a test, finish it in less time, according to the formula?

By studying for 3 hours with an intensity of 10 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the marshmallow challenge according to the passage?

To demonstrate the importance of planning and risk-taking Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the business students' approach to the marshmallow challenge?

They were overly confident in their abilities Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the kindergarten group and the business students in the marshmallow challenge?

The kindergarten group was more organized and planned their approach Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's purpose in describing the marshmallow challenge?

To demonstrate the importance of teamwork and collaboration Signup and view all the answers

What does the passage suggest about the importance of planning in the marshmallow challenge?

Planning is crucial for success in the marshmallow challenge Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about Gocke's experience with the marshmallow challenge?

He has conducted the marshmallow challenge many times Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of Coyle's description of the experiment findings in Passage 1?

To emphasize the significance of collaboration Signup and view all the answers

In which paragraph does Coyle acknowledge the negative side of the competition?

Paragraph 8 Signup and view all the answers

What is the main idea of paragraph 8?

The business students' failure is due to their lack of collaboration Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of Part B in question 8?

To identify the phrase that emphasizes the importance of collaboration Signup and view all the answers

How does Coyle structure the rest of Passage 1 after explaining the experiment in paragraph 1?

He describes the outcome of the two groups Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary theme of Passage 1?

The significance of collaboration in achieving success Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Passage 2?

To explore ways to improve group efficiency and productivity Signup and view all the answers

What idea does Passage 1 emphasize?

Experimentation is key to achieving success Signup and view all the answers

What is the topic of the 'spaghetti challenge' mentioned in Passage 1?

An experiment demonstrating the importance of experimentation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main contrast between Passage 1 and Passage 2?

Improving group efficiency vs. achieving success through experimentation Signup and view all the answers

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